Healthy Boundaries: Tips for Families

One of the most important keys to a happy, healthy family is finding a balance between two competing needs—one for closeness and the other for distance.

Adult Boundaries

The adult relationship in healthy families is protected by a boundary where certain topics and decisions are kept separate from the children or from the grandparents. A great metaphor is a house with doors that can be open or closed, locked or unlocked. Family members respect closed doors and knock before entering.